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Join us in May to learn about comprehensive planning process
We want to know your vision of the future of Chelan County. Join us for one of three open house events, to be held May 19-21, to learn about the Chelan County Comprehensive Plan, which is being updated now.
Posted: May 01, 2025
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Annual call for proposed map amendments to Comp Plan
Community Development is accepting proposed map amendments to the county’s Comprehensive Plan for 2025 processing. Proposed map amendments are due to the department by 5 p.m. on Feb. 28.
Posted: January 29, 2025
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BOCC to take comment on updates to short-term rental code
The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a public hearing on Jan. 14 to take comments on proposed updates to Chelan County’s short-term rental code. The public hearing will begin at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Confluence Technology Center.
Posted: January 10, 2025
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Planning Commission seeks 1 new member; apply by Jan. 15
Chelan County seeks people interested in filling an unexpired term on the county’s Planning Commission, a voluntary board that makes recommendations on long-range planning matters and development regulations to the Board of County Commissioners. Applications are due by Jan. 15.
Posted: January 08, 2025
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Public invited to comment on short-term rental code
The Chelan County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Nov. 13 to take comments on proposed updates to the county’s short-term rental code. Written comments are being taken now. Read more for details on how to comment.
Posted: October 24, 2024
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Do you live in a floodplain? Join us Aug. 29 for a community discussion
Community Development invites anyone living in or around a floodplain or floodway to attend a community meeting to learn what activities can – and can’t – be conducted in flood-prone areas. The meeting is 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 29 at the Lake Wenatchee Rec Club
Posted: August 15, 2024
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County continues hearing on proposed fee increases
A July 9 hearing on new proposed fee schedule for the Community Development and Fire Prevention and Investigation departments has been continued to 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The staff report, proposed resolution and Exhibit B have been modified. Read the proposed resolution and supporting documents here.
Posted: July 10, 2024
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Request for Proposals: 2026 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
Chelan County and the City of Chelan request proposals from qualified consultants to provide assistance with the mandated 2026 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Updates. Get the full RFP here.
Posted: July 02, 2024
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Major earth-moving in a project may trigger state processes, county regulations
With more development occurring in the county’s foothills, Chelan County Community Development is also seeing more county regulations triggered by the movement of large amounts of soils and rock.
Posted: April 03, 2024
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